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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
PM presents National Bravery Awards
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today presented the National Bravery Awards to 18 children. Three of these awards were presented posthumously.
Interacting with the awardees, the Prime Minister said their deeds of bravery are discussed extensively, and also highlighted by the media. Therefore, he added, they inspire other children, and often engender a sense of self-confidence among other children.
The Prime Minister remarked that most of the awardees are from rural and humble backgrounds. He said that perhaps their daily struggles had helped instil resilience in them, to deal courageously in adverse situations.
The Prime Minister congratulated all the award winners, their parents and schoolteachers. He also appreciated those, who recorded their instances of bravery, and helped draw attention to them.
Shri Narendra Modi said that after such recognition, future expectations from the awardees become higher than usual. He wished them well in their future endeavours.
The Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Gandhi, was present on the occasion.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President calls upon youth to practise and follow Fundamental Duties
‘Climate change can be addressed if we take our Fundamental Duties towards the environment seriously’
VP asks students to become ‘catalysts of change’, expresses confidence India will become the third largest economy by 2030
VP interacts with volunteers of NSS Contingent at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas
The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today called upon the youth to practise and follow Fundamental Duties in the Constitution, while exercising their Fundamental Rights. Flagging the challenge of climate change, he said this critical issue can be addressed effectively by taking our fundamental duties towards the environment seriously.
Interacting with the volunteers of the NSS contingent which took part in the Republic Day parade, the Vice President complimented the students for their efforts in the betterment of communities. Commending that there was an equal number of boys and girls in the NSS contingent, Shri Dhankhar said that this gender representation is also visible in the leadership positions being held by Indians globally.
The Vice President stressed that India is on the rise and that it is at a ‘very important time of its Amrit Kaal’. He said the youth should rightfully take pride in India’s technological achievements, economic development and welfare initiatives over the years. Lauding that India has become the fifth largest economy recently, he expressed confidence that the nation will be the third largest economy before the end of the decade.
Calling upon the students to work on their dreams to make them a reality, Shri Dhankhar said ‘the nation looks up to you, depends on you and wants you to become the catalyst of change in our journey towards a developed India @ 2047’.
Nearly 200 volunteers, who were selected from 5 zonal camps across the country for the Republic Day programme, interacted with the Vice President. The volunteers were drawn from various streams of higher education, with equal representation to boys and girls. Shri Nisith Pramanik, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Education
With a message of National Unity “KVS EK Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Parv” ends with a Grand Cultural Evening
The four day long mega cultural and literary event of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan ‘Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat Parv’ culminated in a grand cultural evening with Prize Distribution to the winners of various events. Secretary , MHRD Sh. Amit Khare attended the ceremony as Chief Guest. While Joint Secretary, MHRD Sh. Ram Chandra Meena and Joint Secretary, MHRD Ms. LS Changson also graced the occasion as Guests of Honour. “Swachh Bharat” was adopted as the side theme of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat on closing day.
Shri Amit Khare, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Human Resource Development, hailed the efforts of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan for organizing this mega event. He appealed to all students to imbibe the concept of Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat and make it a part of their school and daily life. He asked all Principals to allot special page in their annual school magazine for Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat. Sh. Amit Khare also disclosed before the august audience that he too is an alumnus of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Ranchi.
Kolkata Region bagged 1st position as the overall winner under Ek Bharat SHreshth Bharat category, while Bengaluru stood first in the category of Language of LitFest and Bhopal Region got first position in the Display of Artefacts or Exhibition. A total number of 28 events were organized during the Parv.
“Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” on its concluding day adopted “Swachh Bharat” as its side theme to promote awareness on clean and green environment. Today’s outstanding exhibition based on the side theme was presented by KVS Gurugram Region. There were four different side themes allotted for all the four days, namely Fit India, Samagra Shiksha & Jal Suraksha, Ban on Single use Plastic and Swachh Bharat.
KVS Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Parv on its last day graciously started with the solo classical dance performances of selected participants from 25 KVS regions across the country. They presented gorgeous performances on Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi and Kathak in Hall 1. In singing, Participants also presented solo classical songs whereas the audience enjoyed quiz competition and musical show presented by KVS teachers in hall no. 3 and 4 respectively.
Participants from all the 25 KVS regions were paired with a different state and a foreign country. Students from these regions presented their crafted talent to represent the cultures, traditions, dressing style, language of their allotted states and countries.
This mega event of KVS was inaugurated by Union HRD Minister Sh. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on 31st October 2019. HRD Minister himself wore the attire of Andhra Pradesh to give a message of Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat.
Overall winners of the Parv:
Category: Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat
1st Prize: Kolkata Region
2nd Prize: Ahmedabad Region
3rd Prize: Bhubaneswar Region
Category: Language & LitFest
1st Prize: Bengaluru Region
2nd Prize: Chennai Region
3rd Prize: Ahmedabad Region
Category: Display of Artefacts
1st Prize: Bhopal Region
2nd Prize: Hyderabad Region
3rd Prize: Jaipur Region
Ministry of Culture
Our Pride, Our National Anthem: A record breaking feat
Every Indian is preparing to celebrate AmritMahotsav with full vigour and enthusiasm. The whole country has announced joyful participation in AzadikaAmritMahotsav by singing the National Anthem. More than 1.5 crore Indians from India and across the world have recorded and uploaded their videos to achieve a never done before record on this very special occasion. This is evidence of the inherent unity, strength and harmony of India.
On July 25, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had given the clarion call to the people of India to sing the National Anthem together in Mann Ki Baat. Like a mantra, this invitation call permeated through the hearts and minds of the people of India who together have now created history and an unbeatable record.
Ministry of Culture, Government of India, created a program to enable people to sing the National Anthem by August 15 and upload it on the website. As is evident from the record-breaking numbers, people from all parts of the country, from all sections have enthusiastically participated in this unique initiative. Children, senior citizens, youth, women, no one wanted to be left behind from this feeling of community and shared pride.
Eminent artists, well-known scholars, top leaders, senior officers, brave soldiers, famous sportsmen to farmers, laborers, people with special needs, everyone came together and sang the National Anthem in one voice. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Arunachal Pradesh to Kutch, the voices singing Jana GanaMana were reverberating from all directions.
Our countrymen living outside India also participated with passion and fervour and proved once again that that their heart is always settled in this land of India. When Indians sitting in a corner, thousands of miles away, sang the national anthem in private, their voices embodied the pride of one hundred and thirty-six crore citizens of India. The fact that more than 15 million entries were achieved in just twenty-one days is in itself living proof that when the people of India put their heart to something, no goal is difficult or unachievable.
The national anthem is a symbol of our pride. This program of singing the national anthem has not only created enthusiasm and enthusiasm among all, but the whole world has also got the message of strong unity of India.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur, Dhaka for Cooperation in Military Education
Cabinet approves MoU between the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur, Dhaka for Cooperation in Military Education
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding  between the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur, Dhaka for Cooperation concerning Military Education in the Field of Strategic and Operational Studies.
The MoU will enable establishment of a framework for enhanced cooperation in the field of military education concerning strategic and operational studies and promotion of closer and long-term cooperation between the two countries.
Given the geographical and cultural closeness between the two countries, there are many common challenges like countering terrorism that needs joint action. Hence, there is a need for better coordination and cooperation among the armed forces. The joint training and exercises will help to bring symmetry in capacities of the armed forces and contribute to countering and managing common threats and challenges much better. The MoU enhances public accountability by way of exchange of information and technology between India and Bangladesh.
Special Service and Features
‘Summer Camp” through On-line mode by Postal department : last date to apply extended
Philatelic Bureau of Anna Road HPO, Chennai is organizing a ‘Summer Camp” through on-line mode in the month of May 2021 in the following Sessions, in view of implanting the Stamp Collection as a hobby in the minds of Children.
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Considering the Pandemic situation the last date has been extended up to 30.04.2021. . Late entry will not be accepted.
Interested Children between age 8 to 14  may enroll for this camp by paying a registration fee of Rs.250/- per individual through Cheque/Demand Draft only drawn in favour of The Chief Postmaster, Anna Road HPO, Chennai 600 002.
The entry fee along with the Application form containing the details viz. Name of Child, Name of Parent or Guardian, Mobile Number, Age, Address, e-mail ID, School Address along with the standard. Details of Cheque or DD , should be sent to ‘The Chief Postmaster, Anna Road HPO, Chennai 600 002”.
Entry fee will be utilized for the following:
- For opening of Philately Deposit Account in the name of Participant, through which new release of Commemorative Stamps will be dispatched to the participant until it is exhausted. The account can be recharged further by the children in due course.
- Besides, the Philatelic materials required for Summer Camp will be sent to the Participant by post.
Batches/Sessions will be allotted will be communicated through email along with the ‘Link for webinar” created for Summer Camp.
Participation Certificate will be sent to the Participants by Post on completion of Summer Camp. For any clarifications, do contact in  9600113460 and in land line 044-28543199, according to a press release issued by the Chief Post Master, Anna Road HPO, Chennai-600 002.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Jaan Hai to Jahan Hai Campaign
The Ministry has started an awareness campaign ‘Jaan Hai to Jahan Hai’ on COVID-19 vaccination to prevent apprehensions and rumours, under which various organizations associated with the Ministry like State Waqf Boards, State Haj Committees, State Channelizing Agencies and Programme Implementing Agencies  empanelled in the Ministry for the implementation of various schemes were urged to reach out to the people and work towards spreading awareness and getting rid of the vaccine hesitancy amongst the local communities. The Ministry is also reaching out to more than 80 lakh beneficiaries of its various schemes and highlighting the benefits of vaccination to them.
In addition to the above, the Ministry has also utilized the social media platforms to spread awareness on vaccination through various renowned personalities from the field of social, cultural and religion as influencers.
The details of the vaccines administered to the citizens is available in public domain on COWIN platform at www.cowin.gov.in for reference. The details are monitored centrally by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI holds discussions with Stakeholders on Insurance Surety Bonds
NHAI organized a brainstorming session with stakeholders for expediting adoption of Insurance Surety Bonds for NHAI contracts. The session led by Shri Rajendra Kumar, Member , NHAI, Mr. Nilesh Sathe, Expert /Advisor, NHAI and Ms. Mandakini Balodhi, Director , DFS were attended by representatives of various Insurance Companies, contractors, industry experts and senior NHAI officials. The brainstorming session with stakeholders deliberated on different aspects to explore possibilities and remove operational constraints for wider adoption of Surety Bonds in place of Bank Guarantees .
NHAI has urged insurance companies and contractors to analyze use of Insurance Surety Bonds as an additional mode of submitting Bid Security and /or Performance Security Deposit. The Insurance Surety Bonds, when issued, would be cost effective and provide adequate security for NHAI projects.
Insurance Surety Bonds are instruments where insurance companies act as ‘Surety’ and provides the financial guarantee that the contractor will fulfil its obligation as per the agreed terms. Ministry of Finance, Government of India has made e-BG and Insurance Surety Bonds at par with BGs for all Government procurements. The global Surety insurance market size is approximately USD 29.5 Billion without India participation.
India is expected to become the world’s third largest construction market. Indian Infrastructure Sector alone would require an estimated Rs. 2.70 lakh crore of bank guarantees in year 2023, which is expected to grow by 6 to 8 percent year on year basis. Surety Bonds act as a viable option to Bank Guarantees and offer longer maturity terms than the traditional banking products. Surety bonds are one of the most cost-effective ways to finance contract security options and could provide an estimated capital relief of Rs. 50,000 crore for the Infrastructure Sector.
As India aspires to become a US$ 5 Trillion economy, instruments like Insurance Surety Bonds will boost availability of liquidity and capacity of bidders and concessionaires. It will help to strengthen National Highway Infrastructure development, which has cascading positive impact on Indian economy.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights  Regime in India
Intellectual Property  intensive industry is not defined. However, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has taken various initiatives to strengthen Intellectual Property Rights  Regime in India like, legislative improvements, modernisation of IP offices, manpower augmentation, use of IT and technology in e-filing of applications, acceptance of email in all Indian Patent Office  transactions, online delivery of certificates of grant/registration of patent, trademark and designs in digital format, use of video-conferencing for hearing of IP applications, SMS alert to give updates, expedited examination of IP applications, spreading awareness in IPR, India’s accession to the World Intellectual Property Organization  administered treaties and signing of pilot Patent Prosecution Highway  project with Japan in the month of December 2019.
Impacts of the initiatives taken during last 5 years are as under:
- Period of examination of new Trademarks applications has been reduced from 13 months to less than 30 days.
- Trademark is registered in less than 7 months, if there are no objections or opposition filed, as compared to 3-5 years required earlier.
- 11.25 lakh trademark registrations in just four and half years  as compared to 11 lakh registrations during 75 Years .
- Patent examination increased from 22,631 in 2014-15 to 85,426 in 2018-19.
- Time required for patent examination reduced from average 72 months in 2014-2015 to average around 36 months in 2019.
- Grant of patents has increased from 5,978 in 2014-15 to 15,283 in 2018-19.
The Government of India has been working steadily to improve India’s ranking in Global Innovation Index  and this is evident from the fact that India has been consistently moving up on global ranking in past few years. India’s ranking has improved from 81 in 2015 to 52 in 2019 in GII.
This information was given by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Steel
Senior Managers of RINL, Ms.Shilpi Sharma, Ms.Anshika Hotiyal Wins first prize at AIMA- 11th PRAGATI National level QUIZ competition -2023.
Senior Managers of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited , Visakhapatnam, Ms.Shilpi Sharma, SM  and Ms.Anshika Hotiyal, SM. have won the prestigious first prize in AIMA- 11th PRAGATI QUIZ competition -2023, a National level quiz competition which was held online today.
The very popular National quiz only for women provides a forum to showcase the talent and knowledge of working women.
On 23.03.2023 a screening round was held where around 40 teams participated from different organizations. Two teams from RINL participated in the competition. The quiz had a mix of past and present in all fields of business, history, science sports and current affairs.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Food Processing Industry Schemes In Rural Areas
In order to ensure overall development of Food Processing Industries including processing of agro- products, Ministry of Food Processing Industries  has been incentivizing setting up/expansion of related infrastructure through its Central Sector Umbrella Scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana , Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry  and Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises  scheme across the country including rural areas of Karnataka and thus benefitting and increasing the income of the farmers in the country.
Under component schemes of PMKSY, MoFPI provides mostly credit linked financial assistance  in the form of grants-in-aid to entrepreneurs. PMKSY is not any region or state specific but demand driven and is implemented across the country including the rural areas of Karnataka. So far, Ministry has approved 41 Mega food Parks, 382 Cold Chain projects, 72 Agro Processing Clusters, 469 Food Processing Units, 61 Creation of Backward & Forward Linkages Projects & 46 Operation Green projects across the country under corresponding component schemes of PMKSY. Out of this, 2 Mega Food Parks, 17 Cold Chain projects, 4 Agro Processing Clusters, 19 Food Processing Units and 3 Creation of Backward & Forward Linkages Projects are located in Karnataka. The completed projects of PMKSY are estimated to benefit more than 32 lakh farmers across the country and more than 1.8 Lakhs farmers in Karnataka.
Ministry also provides financial, technical and business support for setting up/ upgradation of 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises under PMFME scheme. The scheme is operational for a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 Crore.So far, a total of 38466 micro food processing enterprises have been approved for assistance in the country, out of which 2444 micro food processing units located in Karnataka.
PLISFPI is, inter alia, intended to support creation of global food manufacturing champions and support Indian brands of food products in international market. The Scheme is being implemented over a six-year period from 2021-22 to 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs. 10,900 crores. So far, a total investment of Rs 318.97 Cr has been committed in projects located in Karnataka under the scheme.
At times, the projects approved under PMKSY face delays in obtaining statutory clearances/ certificates from the State Govt. regarding Consent to Establish, Consent to Operate, building plan approval, electricity connection etc. Also, release of matching state funds gets delayed sometimes in centrally sponsored PMFME scheme. Ministry coordinates with stakeholders for removal of these bottlenecks.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.